SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 19, 2016
When American authorities revealed that Volkswagen used software to trick pollution tests, it spurred widespread outrage. Documents obtained by SPIEGEL show that European officials knew about the deception for years -- but didn't act on it. By Markus Becker and Gerald Traufetter more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- July 15, 2016
The European Commission insists that it knew nothing about diesel emissions manipulations perpetrated by Volkswagen and other automobile manufacturers. Documents obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE show otherwise. By Markus Becker in Brussels more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 11, 2016
The worst drought in half a century has stricken large parts of Africa -- a consequence of El Niño and high population growth. More than 50 million people are threatened by hunger and few countries have been hit as hard as Ethiopia. By Bartholomäus Grill more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 20, 2016
The Finnish city Seinäjoki has successfully tackled the problem of obesity in children with a program emphasizing physical fitness and better nutrition in schools. Can the lessons learned here also be applied in Germany and elsewhere in the world? more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 18, 2016
Are strawberries already in season? Do those eggs have the right organic certification? It isn't easy to shop sustainably. But there are several apps out there to help. Are they any good? By Philipp Seibt more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 11, 2016
In Ghana, the disposal of discarded electronic waste from industrialized countries has become a booming business. But the consequences for health and environment are dire. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 24, 2016
Do you know how bad your jeans are for the environment? Or how many chemicals are needed to produce a pair of leather shoes? Luckily, there are some more environmentally friendly options available. By Philipp Seibt more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 17, 2016
Ten months, 10 goals, 10 features: The "Expedition BeyondTomorrow" project starts at the supermarket check-out and, by way of an interactive globe, takes you around the world. Find out what's behind our new series. By Anna Behrend and Christina Elmer more... [ Video | Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 01, 2015
This week, the most important event of the year began: 195 countries are negotiating the future of our planet in Paris. The world's most powerful leaders must now demand sacrifices from their citizens in order to save the climate. A Commentary by Florian Harms more... [ Comment ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 07, 2015
Jane Goodall spent years observing chimpanzees in the wild. She discovered that the animals can commit murder and wage war. As an environmentalist, the British activist now spends more time observing humans -- and says she still has hope for humanity. Interview Conducted by Philip Bethge and Johann Grolle more... [ Comment ]
